1. An abstaining or disqualified member of the review body may be counted for purposes of forming a quorum. A member who represents personal interest at a hearing may do so only by making full disclosure of his or her status and position at the time of addressing the review body, removing himself or herself from the seat on the hearing body and physically joining the audience.

2. If a quorum of a review body abstains or is disqualified, all members present after stating their reasons for abstention or disqualification shall automatically be requalified and proceed to resolve the issues necessary to hear the matter before them.

3. A member absent during the presentation of evidence in a hearing may not participate in the deliberations or final decision regarding the matter of the hearing unless the member has reviewed the evidence received and so states on the record.